Puzzle Articles

1). The History of Crossword Puzzles By : Fran Black
The first book of crosswords was published in 1924. It became a best-seller and crosswords replaced mahjongg as the most popular American game. Crossword puzzle design and solving is an excellent way to sharpen focus. Regardless of whether design and or solve numerous crossword puzzles, you will learn one more way to enhance memory and creative expression.
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2). Historical View of Chess By : Francesca Black
Copyright 2006 Francesca Black Chess, the game of kings, has its origins appropriately shrouded in mystery. The chess board and it's pieces are indicative of medieval life. The six different chess pieces on the board represent a cross section of medieval life with its many ceremonies, grandeur, and wars. The castle piece on a chess board is the home, or the refuge, just as it was a home in medieval times.
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3). What is Mensa? By : Fran Black
Mensa was founded in 1946, in England. The Mensa Society was formed specifically for intelligent individuals. The aim of Mensa was to create a non-political society free from all forms of racial or religious distinctions, that focussed on exceptional intelligence. All are welcomed into Mensa regardless of background, religion, socioeconomic condition, race, or age.
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4). Sudoku – Mind Games At Their Best? By : Gabriel Adams
Sudoku is a logic based puzzle, somewhat similar to a crossword puzzle, except it uses digits instead of words. The name Sudoku is an abbreviation of a Japanese phrase which means “the digits must remain single”. It is also sometimes called Number Place or Nampure. The history of Sudoku You can find predecessors of Sudoku as early as 1895, when an early version or variant of Sudoku appeared in a French newspaper.
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5). Tips to Transform Your Scrabble Game By : Emma Snow
Copyright 2006 Emma Snow Alright, so your mother-in-law, a PhD in English Literature, has challenged you, a lowly salesclerk at the local bookstore, to a “friendly” game of Scrabble. Sound like a hopeless case? Certainly not! More than just a rivalry of vocabularies, Scrabble is a game of strategy. Equipped with the right tricks, even a child could give your mother-in-law a run for her money! This article will give you five proven tips guaranteed to transform your Scrabble game.
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6). Sudoku Addictiveness And Old Memories By : Charles Hawkins
The Sudoku enigma has hit wests media and newsprints with such a enormous impact, that it has to be the brainteaser game introduction of the century. But what is it that bring about writing numbers into tiny squares so exceedingly addictive? One part of the mix has definitely to be outright simplicity of the riddle. The rules of Sudoku are so easy to understand that anybody can start solving almost almost instantly.
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7). Internet Games Types and Examples By : Daniel Millions
There are thousands of Internet games that are widely played on the Internet. Find our what games are most popular and why!
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9). How To Create A Classic Toy By : Victor Epand
A suggestion of three rules that determine whether a toy will become a classic or not.
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10). Puzzling Out A Popular Pastime By : Victor Epand
The popularity of puzzles, and some modern variations on the theme
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